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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.13, 9,243.78 and 2,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.13, 9,243.78 and 2,266.63 is: 3,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.13 : 9,243.78 = 2,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.13/9,243.78 = 2,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.13x = 9,243.78 × 2,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.13x = 20,952,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952,229.06/6,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.61

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